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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Sehjal Gupta

“Please congratulate me”: Candace Owens claims victory as Blake Lively claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed before May 2026 trial

Candace Owens spoke out right after a big court update in the legal fight between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. A federal judge has dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims, cutting the case down to just three issues before trial. This decision changes the direction of the lawsuit in a major way. The ruling came from Judge Lewis Liman, who removed 10 out of 13 claims. The dismissed claims include sexual harassment, conspiracy, and defamation. Now, only breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation will move forward. The trial is scheduled for May 18, 2026.

Soon after the news came out, Candace Owens posted her reaction on X, taking credit for the outcome. Her post quickly caught attention, especially because she had been linked to the case earlier during the legal process.

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